As the year draws to a close, artist-in-residence Alan McFetridge and movement artist Aditi Kaushiva invite the public to slow down and reconnect through embodied movement in nature.
Mindful Movement & Mudra Embodiment in Nature blends Indian classical dance, mudras, and mindful awareness to harmonise body, breath, and earth. It is a timely invitation to ground ourselves as winter approaches.
This closing session of the CEP Nature Workshops aligns with London’s Green Roots Fund vision: deepening community participation in urban green spaces and supporting the well-being of Londoners through creative, nature-based practices.
Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting on your creative journey, these workshops will inspire and empower you. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and nurture your creative spirit!
Come with an open mind and a willingness to explore. Let's create magic together!
Pauline Rafal’s artwork and personal letters as research.
November’s Guest Artist: Aditi Kaushiva
Mindful Movement & Mudra Embodiment in Nature is an embodied journey that blends Bharatanatyam (Indian classical dance), mindful movement, and creative storytelling. Through breath, gesture, and community dance, participants are invited to attune to the five elements and explore the symbolic mudras of blooming flowers, flowing rivers, and migrating birds.
The workshop closes with joyful, open movement, celebrating our connection to self, each other, and the living rhythms of the Earth. No prior movement experience is required — just curiosity, openness, and a willingness to explore.
No prior experience is needed — just curiosity, imagination, and a willingness to explore.
About Aditi Kaushiva:
Aditi Kaushiva is a movement artist and founder of Move to Thrive, a wellness practice rooted in movement, mindfulness, and nervous system care. With a foundation in Indian classical and folk dance — beginning Bharatanatyam at the age of seven and later exploring Garba, Ghoomar, Jazz, and Contemporary — she blends traditional South Asian philosophies with modern movement to promote emotional well-being, cultural connection, and joy.
After 15+ years in dance, a high-pressure career in banking, and building an 8-figure e-commerce business, Aditi experienced severe burnout. Returning to movement not as performance but as medicine, she developed a practice that fosters resilience, creativity, and community.
She has recently facilitated workshops for Google Cloud, Creative Mornings, Wellnergy Festival, Theatre Deli, St. Margaret’s House, and the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre. Her approach is both playful and profound, creating inclusive spaces where people can move, feel, and thrive together.
🔗 move-to-thrive.com | Instagram: @move_to_thrive
Soft Landing: 11:30 - 12:00
Background and Introductions: 12:00 - 12:30
Walk and Movement: 12:30 - 13:30
Guided mudra movements led by Aditi
Group Work: 13:30 - 14:00
Reflection, sharing and coffee
Farewells and Photograph of the Group
